First15 Devotional

In today’s devotional, we’re going to look at the opportunity God gives us every day to simply be who we are. His pursuit of our hearts frees us as we experience his unconditional, all-encompassing love. So as we open our hearts to his loving pursuit today, I pray that God would do a mighty work of freedom in our hearts.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 139:13, and today's worship is Out Of Hiding by Steffany Gretzinger.

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In the middle of our week looking at how God is after our hearts, in today’s devotional we’re going to focus on what it means to live with an open heart. Every day, every moment is an opportunity to live with an open heart, or to live with walls up around our hearts. And God’s pursuit of us, his steadfast love, affords us a pathway to open ourselves with confidence and security. May he fills us with courage and grace today as we experience his nearness together.

Our Scripture for today comes from Proverbs 4:23, and today's worship is Open Space by Housefires. 

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In our third devotional discovering the reality that God is after our hearts, today we’re going to look at how our hearts reveal our identity. May God call out from within us who he’s truly made us to be as we draw near to him in his presence.

Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 43:1, and today's worship is Beloved by Jordan Feliz.

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In our second devotional seeking to discover God’s pursuit of our hearts, today we’re going to spend time looking at our true purpose, why you and I were created. Every day, every moment, is an opportunity to choose the purpose for which we’re living. But only living in line with our true purpose has the power the produce an abundant life. May God reveal his purpose behind our creation today, and may he make central to our lives his pursuit and love in a fresh way.

Our Scripture for today comes from Jeremiah 24:7, and today's worship is My Beloved by David Crowder.

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In today’s devotional we’re beginning a brand new series, focusing on the fact that God is first and foremost after our hearts. In a world that defines us by what we do, God looks at who we are. May we openly accept his gaze today, with faith in our hearts that he always looks at us with grace. And may his pursuit of our hearts stir up a pursuit within us of his heart, setting out every morning to experience the fullness of his love and compassion.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 23:6, and today's worship is Since Your Love by United Pursuit.

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As we wrap up our week looking at what it means to turn away from sin and toward God, today we’re going to look at the depth of God’s love and mercy. Few stories of sin and failure are more dramatic than David’s. Yet David also understood the cleansing power of the grace of God. I pray that you too will experience the depth of his love and grace today as we spend time in his presence. 

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 51:1, and today's worship is Clean by Natalie Grant.

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Being intentional about what we do with our time is a wonderful way to honor God as we begin this new year.

Our book Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning with a Modern Rule of Life, unpacks what a Rule of Life is and can help you identify ways you can develop your own. This book will help you review key areas of your life and help you discover the best ways to bring order to them, including:

• your spirituality
• your relationships
• your work
• your time
• your wiring

Request a copy of Living Intentionally — and make this the year you honor God by building more meaning and purpose into your life. 

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As we near the end of our week looking at the good news of grace, today we’re going to explore how repentance enables us to see ourselves as we really are. It’s often easy to downplay our own sins and shortcomings, yet when we see ourselves in light of God’s holiness, the true picture comes into view. Let’s ask God to reveal his holiness and truth today as we receive his grace through repentance.

Our Scripture for today comes from Acts 9:5-6, and today's worship is Cry of the Broken by Hillsong. 

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Being intentional about what we do with our time is a wonderful way to honor God as we begin this new year.

Our book Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning with a Modern Rule of Life, unpacks what a Rule of Life is and can help you identify ways you can develop your own. This book will help you review key areas of your life and help you discover the best ways to bring order to them, including:

• your spirituality
• your relationships
• your work
• your time
• your wiring

Request a copy of Living Intentionally — and make this the year you honor God by building more meaning and purpose into your life. 

Get your copy today at supportfirst15.org, or click the link in today’s show notes. 

Saying “I’m sorry” isn’t very difficult, yet true repentance always costs us something. As we continue our week looking at what it means to turn from our wicked ways, today we’re going to look at the story of Zacchaeus and how he demonstrates the beauty found in a repentant heart. May God stir our hearts toward repentance today as we spend time in his presence.

Our Scripture for today comes from Luke 19:9-10, and today's worship is Simple Gospel by United Pursuit.

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Being intentional about what we do with our time is a wonderful way to honor God as we begin this new year.

Our book Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning with a Modern Rule of Life, unpacks what a Rule of Life is and can help you identify ways you can develop your own. This book will help you review key areas of your life and help you discover the best ways to bring order to them, including:

• your spirituality
• your relationships
• your work
• your time
• your wiring

Request a copy of Living Intentionally — and make this the year you honor God by building more meaning and purpose into your life. 

Get your copy today at supportfirst15.org, or click the link in today’s show notes. 

One of the most famous stories in the Bible is Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son. And though most of us have heard the story many times, I believe that God has new truths waiting for us each time we connect with him in Scripture. Allow God to speak to your heart and your mind today as we explore this incredible story together.

Our Scripture for today comes from Luke 15:20, and today's worship is Ring & Robe by Dante Bowe, feat. Naomi Raine. 

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Being intentional about what we do with our time is a wonderful way to honor God as we begin this new year.

Our book Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning with a Modern Rule of Life, unpacks what a Rule of Life is and can help you identify ways you can develop your own. This book will help you review key areas of your life and help you discover the best ways to bring order to them, including:

• your spirituality
• your relationships
• your work
• your time
• your wiring

Request a copy of Living Intentionally — and make this the year you honor God by building more meaning and purpose into your life. 

Get your copy today at supportfirst15.org, or click the link in today’s show notes.  

Topics like sin or failure can often be associated with guilt or shame. None of us enjoy coming to terms with our mistakes. Yet the reality is that all of us have fallen short, and that even includes some of our greatest heroes of the faith. Today, let’s look at how God desires to restore and redeem every failure for his glory and our greatest good.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 21:15, and today's worship is By The Grace of God by Bethel Music, Brian & Jenn Johnson.

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Being intentional about what we do with our time is a wonderful way to honor God as we begin this new year.

Our book Living Intentionally: Finding Meaning with a Modern Rule of Life, unpacks what a Rule of Life is and can help you identify ways you can develop your own. This book will help you review key areas of your life and help you discover the best ways to bring order to them, including:

• your spirituality
• your relationships
• your work
• your time
• your wiring

Request a copy of Living Intentionally — and make this the year you honor God by building more meaning and purpose into your life. 

Get your copy today at supportfirst15.org, or click the link in today’s show notes.